Tax Set-Aside Calculator

Find out what percentage and dollar amount to set aside for federal taxes.

⚠️ Estimate only — not tax advice. Consult a tax professional.
Calculating…
Dollars to Set Aside
Income Tax
SE Tax
How this is calculated

Your expected net self-employment income (minus any business expenses) is used to estimate both your federal income tax and self-employment tax. The total of these two amounts is what you should set aside, expressed as both a percentage of your income and a dollar amount. This helps you plan quarterly estimated payments. All math runs locally in your browser — nothing is sent to a server.

Tax rates verified 2026-06-04 · source IRS